State government to allocate RM9 million
RURAL SCHOOLS WATER SUPPLY BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA KUCHING: The state government will allocate RM9 million for repairing and upgrading of water supply for schools in rural areas. Assistant Minister of Utilities (Water Supply), Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi, said that about 50 schools statewide are involved with the development so far, and this also […]
GPS ensures development for all communities
KUCHING: The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) state government is committed to providing opportunities and development in rural areas to all Sarawakians regardless of race. Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas who gave this assurance said many of the regional development agencies such as the Upper Rajang Development Agency (URDA), Highland Development Agency (HDA) […]
Expanding Internet coverage in rural areas
KUCHING: The Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA) is planning to expand Internet coverage in rural areas through major projects. Its general manager Dr Zaidi Razak said the projects would include the construction of communication towers and digital community centres. “This will provide opportunities to the rural community to enjoy Internet facilities that are available in their […]
Be daring and innovative
KUCHING: Entrepreneurs need to be daring and innovative, especially those operating in urban regions where there is greater competition, said Assistant Minister of International Trade and Industry, Industrial Terminal and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Mohd Naroden Majais. He said that while the market was certainly larger in cities such as Kuching, it could also be fussier […]
Education, skills can help Dayaks excel: Rep
KAPIT: Minister of Utilities Datuk Seri Stephen Rundi Utom pointed out that two key factors that made rural Dayaks lag behind were lack of education and poverty. He stated this at a ‘Leaders and the People’ gathering held at Rumah Budit Along, Nana Mekey Ili, Merit, Batang Rajang here on Monday afternoon (17 August). “In […]
MP wants more medical facilities at Kapit Hospital
KUCHING: More facilities at Kapit Hospital and rural areas need to be expedited. Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Wilson Ugak Kumbong said as such he would suggest that the Ministry of Health place a computed tomography or CT Scan machine at Kapit Hospital. “Otherwise, they (folks) have to go back and forth to Sibu just to […]
Govt improving broadband services in Baram
KUCHING: The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (MCMC) is prioritising the provision of rural broadband services to areas such as longhouses and villages including those in Baram. “This is our effort to bridge the digital gap between urban and rural areas,” said Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Zahidi Zainul Abidin in reply to a […]
Industrial estates to empower SMEs
SIMANGGANG: The Sarawak government is actively developing industrial estates throughout the state to develop the potential of small towns as well as empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan said this industrial estate is developed in most rural areas or small towns. “Apart from the Sri Aman […]
Sarawak’s own Internet service provider
KUCHING: Having the state’s own mobile Internet service provider (ISP) is a long-term plan to provide Internet access throughout Sarawak including its remote rural areas. Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) vice president Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Junaidi said the state cannot solely rely on existing telecommunication companies (telcos) because their priorities were wide and varied […]
Making rural folk comfortable
BALINGIAN: The state government is giving priority to basic infrastructure in rural areas to ensure that the people live in comfort. Citing the Rumah Ding and Rumah Jingap road upgrading project as an example, Balingian assemblyman Abdul Yakub Arbi added that the project reflected the state government’s concern for the rural folk. He was speaking […]
